Assistant Preconstruction Manager, Data Centers

Suffolk is a national enterprise that builds, innovates, and invests. As an end-to-end business, Suffolk provides value throughout the entire project lifecycle by leveraging its core construction management services with vertical service lines that include real estate capital investment, design, self-perform construction services, technology start-up investment (Suffolk Technologies), and innovation research/development. Suffolk manages complex, sophisticated projects across healthcare, life sciences, education, gaming, transportation/aviation, government, mission critical, and commercial sectors. With over $9.0 billion in annual revenue and 2,600 employees, Suffolk operates main offices in Boston (headquarters), New York City, Miami, West Palm Beach, Tampa, Estero, Dallas, Los Angeles, San Francisco, and San Diego.

About the role

The Assistant Preconstruction Manager supports the Preconstruction Manager team in steering construction opportunities through early-stage estimating and preconstruction. This role is ideal for an innovative collaborator who thrives in team environments delivering superior results.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Preconstruction Manager team with all project pursuit and preconstruction deliverables from commencement through collaboration with Corporate, Operational leadership, and Estimating.
• Review project documentation for quality, content, and constructability.
• Assist with all required deliverables for project pursuit and preconstruction efforts.
• Manage project pursuit and preconstruction timelines, setting deadlines to ensure on-time, high-quality client deliverables.
• Coordinate with corporate marketing to develop proposal documents as required.
• Actively manage client relationships during project pursuit and preconstruction to ensure success.
• Evaluate and review potential risk factors with management.
• Coordinate constructability resolutions and request pricing for alternative design concepts.
• Ensure preliminary construction schedules align with estimates.
• Review cost models during preconstruction and bidding periods.
• Assist with contract documents.
• Consult with Operational leadership, scheduling, estimating, legal, cost control, and procurement teams.
• Monitor design progress for compliance with defined cost, schedule, and quality criteria to revise proposals and resolve constructability issues.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Finance, Marketing, or a relevant discipline with 2-4 years of related experience.
• Extensive knowledge of construction markets and business sectors, with proven success in the COE construction market.
• Thorough familiarity with construction concepts, definitions, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of local planning, permitting, and zoning regulations.
• Alignment with Suffolk’s Core Values: Passion, Integrity, Hard Work, Professionalism, and Caring.
• Adaptability to industry and market evolution.
• Strong communication, organizational, and self-direction skills.

Working Conditions

• Regularly required to sit for long periods, talk, hear, and perform fine motor tasks (keyboard, telephone, writing).
• Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with arms/hands.
• Requires close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Office environment with quiet to moderate noise levels; occasional job site walking.

Pay

Base salary is one component of Suffolk’s total rewards package. Actual salaries are based on factors including skill set, experience, and education. Suffolk offers a comprehensive benefits package as part of its overall total rewards strategy. Salary ranges are reviewed regularly to reflect market trends.